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Secret Girlfriend

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Michael Blaiklock, Derek Miller, Sara Fletcher, Where to watch: Comedy Central)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Raunchy comedy series relies on sex and dumb stunts.

Themes in this show include:   dating/crushes, friendship

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    As a rule, women are objectified and sexualized, and the guys' negative behavior is glorified for comedic effect.
  • Role models:

    The main character continues to have a sexual relationship with his ex-girlfriend while pursuing a relationship with another woman he likes better. And neither he nor his friends seem to have real jobs ... or ambition ... or much common sense.
  • Violence:

    Characters pull violent stunts (a guy stabs his friend in the head with a fork, hits him in the head with a toaster, etc.) to drive traffic for their viral videos. A "girl fight" in a bar involves broken bottles, ripped clothing, pulled hair, and savage beatings with a pool stick.
  • Sex:

    Lots of girls (including strippers) are shown wearing lingerie and participating in simulated sex acts, but no sensitive body parts are shown. Characters discuss sex and masturbation and make crude sexual jokes (a guy tells a friend who just ate messy hot wings: "It looks like you got your mouth raped by a salmon.")
  • Language:

    Audible words include "tits," "bitch," "ass," and "ball sack."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Most of the group's social activities revolve around alcohol -- in bars, strip clubs, hotel pools, etc.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Secret Girlfriend

Parents need to know that Secret Girlfriend is a lowbrow comedy about a trio of guys whose main interests are chasing women, drinking wine coolers, and coming up with new ideas for viral videos that will make them marginally famous. Sex plays a major role in the proceedings (expect to see lots of scantily clad ladies), with the main character bouncing between his ex-girlfriend and a new woman he's interested in. You won't hear major cursing, but the audible language (ranging from "ass" and "bitch" to "tits" and "ball sack") is pretty raunchy. There's also some cartoonish violence that looks serious but is played for laughs.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether this show offers a realistic depiction of male behavior, particularly when it comes to sex. Do most twentysomething men act this way when they're hanging out together? Does the series glorify their behavior?
  • How are women portrayed on the show?
  • What do you think about the creators' decision to keep the main character off camera? Why do you think they made that choice? Does it work?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    absolutly fine

    the perfect kids show

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
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    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    nothing wrong with anything

    an absolutely perfect kids show.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Stupid show, stupid writing, makes me lose faith in American TV

    It's a show made for 16 year old boys. If I wanted to see hot chicks and stupid viral videos I'd go hang out on the internet. And apparently the main character is wicked charming or something. You don't even have to have dialog and hot chicks crawl all over you.

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